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A Model for Transporting Goods in Brazil

MIT Supply Chain

Since taxes are paid on the value of the product plus freight and other costs, high-value goods such as luxury items are particularly sensitive to these logistics factors. Prior to the project, Panama as a consolidation center was an obvious choice due to its proximity to Brazil.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 1-5, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Freight Truck Orders Plummeted 48% in January ( WSJ – sub. Panama Canal expansion to be complete by end of June ( Reuters ). A complete transportation solution, Kuebix TMS streamlines every aspect of the logistics process from shipment booking to freight audit and carrier pay. UPS Delivers Peak Profits.